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MEMBERS
The Commission is composed of eleven (11) members elected by secret ballot by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government for a six (6) year renewable term. It elects among its members the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for a two year renewable period, the Secretary to the Commission is appointed by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. The members, who serve in their personal and individual capacity, enjoy full independence in the discharge of their duties, having been chosen from amongst African personalities reputed for their high morality, integrity and impartiality. In discharging their duties they will also enjoy the diplomatic privileges and immunities provided for in the General Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the African Union. |